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XL231, 1962 Handley Page Victor K.2, C/N: HP80/76

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XL231, 1962 Handley Page Victor K.2 C/N HP80/76, Victor K2. XL231 joined 139 Sqn on 1 February 1962. It was converted to become the prototype K.2 Tanker on 23 January 1972 and saw service in the Falklands War, in support of the 'Operation Black Buck' Vulcan raid on Port Stanley, and later in the Gulf

Victor K2. XL231 joined 139 Sqn on 1 February 1962. It was converted to become the prototype K.2 Tanker on 23 January 1972 and saw service in the Falklands War, in support of the 'Operation Black Buck' Vulcan raid on Port Stanley, and later in the Gulf

Folder: Chris Hall's photo gallery > Museums > Elvington-X4EV > 03-06-12

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Shot Date: 2012-06-03
Airport: X4EV
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Upload Date: 2012-06-21
Views: 279

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Device Manufacturer: Olympus Imaging Corp.
Device Model: FinePix HS28EXR
Device Type: Digital Still Camera
Shot Time: 2012:06:03 10:18:14
Original Image Size: 1024 x 682 pixels
Exposure Time: 1/480 sec
F Number: f/3.2
Exposure Bias: 0
ISO Speed: 200
Focal Length: 7.1 mm
Flash: No Flash
Exposure Mode: 0
White Balance: 0
Scene Type: Directly Photographed
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Sharpness: 0
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  • XL231 @ EGYK - Handley Page Victor K2 (HP-80). 'Lusty Lindy' in 2010, preserved at the Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington. - by Malcolm Clarke by Malcolm Clarke @ EGYK
  • XL231 @ EGYK - On external display at the Yorkshire Aviation Museum, Elvington. - by Clive Pattle by Clive Pattle @ EGYK
  • XL231 @ EGVI - At the 1979 International Air Tattoo Greenham Common, copied from slide - by kenvidkid by kenvidkid @ EGVI
  • XL231 @ EGDY - impressive arrival of the Victor at the Yeovilton air day. - by Joop de Groot by Joop de Groot @ EGDY
  • XL231 @ ELVINGTON - Handley Page Victor K2 (HP-80) at the Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington in 2010. - by Malcolm Clarke by Malcolm Clarke @ ELVINGTON